Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Cambridge Reservoir–Best View Viewpoint, 4 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Prospect Hill & Prospectors Ridge Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Meagherville Conservation Area & Lost Pond via Battle Road Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

4. Bloody Bluff–Lost Pond, 3 cliffs 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

5. Blake Rock–Paul Revere Capture Site, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

6. Fiske Hill–Bloody Bluff, 3 cliffs 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Cranberry Hill–Paul Revere Capture Site, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. Little Prospect & Sunset Trail Loop 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

9. Paul Revere Capture Site–Lost Pond, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

11. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 37 min of walking

12. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking